Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Support the Argument

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT support the argument that corporations should engage in socially responsible behaviour?

• A) Socially responsible behaviour improves the public image of business.
• B) Social responsibility decreases the need for restrictive government regulation.
• C) Businesses have the resources and obligation to act in socially responsible ways.
• D) Long-run profits for the business may improve or even be dependent on its degree of social responsibility.
• E) Pursuing socially responsible goals may dilute the purpose of the business.

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Definitions:

Deviants

Individuals whose behavior diverges significantly from the accepted norms of society.

Objective Study

A method of research or examination that is fair, unbiased, and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Conflict Approach

A theory in sociology that emphasizes the role of coercion and power in producing social order, focusing on the conflicts between different social classes or groups.

Social Inequality

The existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.